Gray Fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus)

The Gray Fox

by Alice Delaney

A member of the Canine family, but he won’t say a peep,

The gray fox has this great secret he keeps.

Of all the canids (you’ve heard canines) this one’s special to see,

For he’s the only one who can climb a tree!

Small mammals, insects, plants & birds are found,

In his habitat the woods, good eating all around.

It is true we rarely see Mr. Fox with our eyes,

He’s secretive; prefers romping around under night skies.

When born these babies are really quite dinky,

Weighing only as much as one little slinky.

When grown, however, they get going very fast:

26 miles per hour he’s been clocked in the past!

Lastly, his odor arising will put you in a funk…

Indeed, the fox’s area is scented like skunk!

In his territory we are sure you won’t want to stay,

With a happy Mr. Fox left alone far away!